Dog Hood

Made to fit our 40lb rescue Hound from the Deep South, who hasnt adjusted to our Canadian winters. This is a good way to use up left over yarns. Cast on 64 stitches, working K1P1 ribbing for 20 rounds on circular or dp needles. On 20th row, slip last 18 stitches onto stitch holder. The remainder of the stitches are worked flat. Beginning with a knit row, increase 9 stitches evenly spaced across next row (55) stitches. Purl next row. Continue with stockinette stitch. On 20th row, knit 17 stitches & place these on a stitch holder. Turn work, knit till last 17 stitches & place these stitches on a stitch holder too. Turn work. Slip one stitch from stitch holder to centre needle ,then K2tog (or purl, depending on row). Work the rest of the row, slipping one stitch from the other stitch holder onto centre needle. K2tog (or purl). Turn work. Continue slipping one stitch & working 2tog at each end of the needle, on each row, until all spare stitches have been used. Return work to circular needle. K21 from the top of the hood. K12 down left side. K18 from bottom stitch holder. K12 up right side. Place marker. Work 5 rounds in K1P1 seed stitch. Cast off. Weave in loose ends